‘I had no idea my baby was at risk’: The fight to raise awareness of pre-eclampsia

The condition affects between 1% and 5% of pregnant women, but more can be done to inform people about its dangers

Black women in England suffer more serious birth complications, analysis finds

They are six times more like to have pre-eclampsia compared with their white counterparts, as health inequalities persist

Ball pits and bodacious pigs: my week in search of happiness and wonder

I don’t want to be cynical or pessimistic, but it’s difficult in such gloomy times. Can I find a way to tap into my playful side?

The sudden rise of AuDHD: what is behind the rocketing rates of this life-changing diagnosis?

Just over a decade ago, autism and ADHD were thought to be mutually exclusive. But in recent years, all that has changed

A ‘heathenish liquor’? A cure for cancer? The history of coffee is full of surprises

A new study suggests coffee could prevent bowel cancer recurring – but claims for its healing properties have abounded since the 15th century, says historian Jonathan Morris

The soft life: why millennials are quitting the rat race

Ambition once came with a promise: a home, a salary, progress and fulfilment. What happens when that promise is broken? Meet the women who are turning their backs on consumerism, materialism and burnout

Worried about a bump on your date’s penis? There’s an app for that – but not everyone is convinced

Company behind app says no personal information is collected but experts warn of ‘how easily’ data can be hacked

The secret to good relationships? Accept family and friends for who they really are

It can be painful to discover people are not who we want them to be. But once this is grasped, we can form much more meaningful bonds

A Body Made of Glass by Caroline Crampton review – an intelligent and engaging history of hypochondria

In this fascinating book, a survivor of a life-threatening illness chronicles the history of health anxiety and ponders whether it is a rational response to our flawed bodies

‘Wellness bro’ Andrew Huberman is accused of lying to women he dates. Does it matter to his millions of listeners?

The Stanford neuroscientist is highly credentialed and endearingly earnest on his popular wellness podcast, but is now facing claims against his credibility